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Russia Reform Monitor No. 2557

January 19, 2023 Ilan I. Berman,  Sydney Duckor

Russia's new naval intimidation;
Criminal conscripts prepare to return home;
Russian hackers take aim at U.S. nuclear scientists;
Russia eyes reinforcements for its Ukraine fight;
The mounting costs of Moscow's campaign;
Protectionism, Kremlin style

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Costs associated with U.S. not supporting Ukraine are steep

January 10, 2023 Herman Pirchner, Jr. The Washington Times

With few exceptions, aiding Ukraine in its efforts to push back against Russian aggression continues to enjoy broad bipartisan support, both in Congress and among the American public. But precisely how much Washington can and should underwrite Kyiv’s war effort has become something of a political football — especially among conservatives. The arguments are varied and range from worries over fraud to accusations of misplaced priorities. Each has its grounding in legitimate concerns. Yet each fails to grasp the significance of what is at stake in the current fight against Russia’s imperialist ambitions.

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